12 Week Flagship Program for Nicklaus

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft using an alignment mirror.

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Position four tees around the hole at 9 ft or 3 m.

After each holed putt, move to the next tee in front.

Hit 40 putts.

Enter the total number of holed putts in the app, out of 40 attempts.

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) using two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Enter score. Total number of putts holed, out of 30 attempts.

Place eight tees around the hole at 9 ft or 3 m.

After making a putt, move to the next tee.

Hit 40 putts.

Enter the total number of made putts in the app, out of 40 attempts.

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m).

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Place two piles of balls in the sand 20-40 yards from the hole.

Make two circles around the hole on the green: one with a 6-foot radius and another with a 15-foot radius.

Hit 36 shots: 18 aimed for the small circle, 18 aimed for the area between the small and big circles.

Hit 18 balls, trying to land them in the small circle.

Hit 18 balls, trying to land them in the area between the two circles.

A ball in the right area counts as a success.

Count the number of balls in the right spots as you go.

Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Pick two different bunker spots, each 20 to 40 yards from the hole.

Put Target A on the left and Target B on the right on the green, about 10 feet apart.

Hit 36 shots total: 18 from one spot, 18 from the other spot.

From each spot, hit 9 shots to Target A and 9 shots to Target B. Alternate every 3 shots.

Use the same setup and swing for all shots. Only change where you aim.

Count a shot as good if it stops within 3 feet of the target you aimed for.

Add up your good shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Place 40 balls in a sand bunker. Make 2 lines with 18 balls each, 1 foot apart, crossing each other.

Pick 4 targets 20-40 yards from the bunker.

Assign 9 shots to each target, switching between the 2 ball lines for each target.

For the first target, hit 9 balls from the first line. Try to get each ball within 10 feet of the target.

Switch to the second line. Hit 9 balls to the second target, aiming within 10 feet again.

Keep switching lines and targets until all 36 shots are done.

Count all successful shots that end up within 10 feet of the target.

Enter your total number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.

Put 36 balls into 10 piles near the sand, each pile with 3 or 4 balls, about 2 yards apart, in two lines between 20 and 40 yards from the hole.

On the green, set up three landing zones with sticks or string, each zone 6 feet apart in a straight line.

Hit 36 sand shots total: 12 shots for Zone 1, 12 shots for Zone 2, 12 shots for Zone

Start hitting balls from any pile, aiming at Zone

Do 12 shots, then aim for Zone 2 for 12 shots, then Zone 3 for 12 shots.

You can pick balls from any pile, but keep aiming for the same zone until you finish its 12 shots.

Count a shot as successful if it lands and stays in the right zone.

After all 36 shots, record how many successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scatter 40 balls in the sand into 8 lines of 5 balls, with lines about 2 feet apart, anywhere 5 to 60 yards from the hole.

On the green, make two bullseye circles around the hole: one with a 6-foot radius, one with a 15-foot radius.

Hit 36 sand shots, divided into 3 groups of 12 shots.

For the first 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the 6-foot bullseye.

For the next 12 shots, try to land the ball between 6 and 15 feet from the hole.

For the last 12 shots, try to land the ball within 15 feet of the hole, including the 6-foot bullseye.

After all 36 shots, count how many balls stopped in each target area for each group, and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Put 40 golf balls in 8 lines, 5 balls in each line, each ball 1 yard apart.

Set up 8 flags as targets, spaced apart so each one is clear.

Chip all 5 balls from each line to a different target flag.

Aim for all shots to land within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target flag.

Do this for all 8 lines for a total of 40 chips.

Only count 36 shots: skip 4 balls or do 4 fewer shots.

Give a point for each ball that stops within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target.

Add up the number of successes out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.

Make 10 piles of 4 balls each, in two lines of 5 piles.

Put piles on grass, 5–30 yards from the hole, lines 5–10 yards apart, piles in each line 2 yards apart.

On the green, mark three landing zones in a straight line, 6 feet apart.

Hit 36 chip shots, 12 at each landing zone.

Hit from different piles for each shot. Do 12 shots into the first zone, then 12 into the second, then 12 into the third.

Count shots that land fully in the target zone.

After 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Place 3 target zones on the green, 6 feet apart, in a line from the hole.

Use 36 balls, split into two groups of

Chip 18 balls from above feet level, 6 balls to each zone.

Chip 18 balls from below feet level, 6 balls to each zone.

Count balls that stop inside the correct zone.

Add up total successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Find a spot in deep rough on an uphill slope 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Set up the ball the same way each time.

Place three targets around the green in a straight line, 4 feet apart.

Hit 18 chip shots from the uphill slope. Land 6 balls in each target zone.

Move to a deep rough spot on a downhill slope 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Keep the same setup.

Hit 18 chip shots from the downhill slope. Land 6 balls in each target zone.

Count each ball that ends inside the target as a success.

Add up all the successful shots out of 36 in the app.

Gather 36 balls and split into 2 groups of 18 balls.

Pick one target (pin) on the green.

For the first 18 shots, place the ball above your feet in the rough 5–20 yards from the hole.

Chip all 18 balls, trying to get close to the target.

Move to the other slope so the ball is below your feet, same distance.

Chip the last 18 balls at the target.

Count each shot that stops within 3 feet of the hole as a success.

Enter the number of successes out of 36 in the app.

Make 10 piles of 4 balls each from 40 balls. Arrange the piles in 2 lines with 5 piles in each line. Lines cross each other.

Put the piles on grass 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole. Space lines 5 to 10 yards/meters apart and piles 2 yards/meters apart.

On the green, put 3 targets in a line, about 8 feet apart. Call them Target A, Target B, and Target C.

Hit 36 chip shots, 12 to each target.

Hit 12 shots at Target A, then 12 at Target B, then 12 at Target C. Use any pile for any shot.

Count a shot as a success if it stops within 10 feet of the target.

After all 36 shots, add how many were successful and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Pick a spot in the rough, on an uphill slope, 5–30 yards from the hole.

Put a target at the hole.

Hit 18 chip shots uphill, trying to stop the ball close to the hole.

Move to a downhill spot in the rough, also 5–30 yards from the hole.

Hit 18 chip shots downhill at the same target.

Every 4 shots, check the results and adjust if needed.

Count a success for every ball that finishes close to the hole (like within 3 feet).

Use the same setup for every shot.

After 36 shots, add up your total successes. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Set up 9 piles of 4 balls each, spread between 1 and 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

Mark 9 stop zones on the green using tees, string, or small buckets.

Do 36 bump-and-run shots, 4 shots at each of the 9 stop zones.

From any pile, hit 4 shots to the first stop zone.

Do the same for the other stop zones, always 4 shots per zone, using the original ball setup.

Count shots that stop inside the right stop zone.

Add up how many shots were successful, and enter this number out of 36 attempts.

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines 3 yards/meters apart. Each line has 5 piles spaced 4 yards/meters apart.

Put the piles between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.

Pick 3 targets on the green, spaced evenly apart.

Split 36 shots into 3 sets of

Aim first 12 shots at the left target.

Aim next 12 shots at the center target.

Aim last 12 shots at the right target.

Do not move the ball setup, only change the target.

Count how many balls land closest or in the scoring area for the right target, and enter your score out of 36.

Put 2 rows of 20 golf balls each on flat grass near the green, 5 yards apart.

Make sure both rows are between 5 and 30 yards from the hole, and keep all balls on the fairway, not on the green.

Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of

First 12 shots, try to land the ball within 5 feet left of the hole.

Next 12 shots, try to land the ball within 5 feet right of the hole.

Last 12 shots, aim to land the ball in a 5-foot circle around the hole.

Hit every third ball from each row: start with one row (balls 1, 4, 7, etc.), then switch to the other row, and keep going until all 36 shots are done.

Count each ball that stops in the right target area as a success for that group.

When all 36 tries are finished, add the successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36.

Set up 10 piles of balls in 2 lines, each line 3 yards/meters apart. Piles are 4 yards/meters apart in each line.

Put the piles at distances between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green, and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.

On the green, make 3 landing zones with sticks or clubs, each zone 6 feet (2 meters) apart in a line.

Do 36 bump-and-run shots, aiming for each landing zone 12 times.

Hit 12 shots at the first zone, then 12 at the second, then 12 at the third. Switch piles as needed.

Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success.

Add up successes and enter score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Prepare 36 balls and make 4 piles of 9 balls each.

Put each pile in a different spot, 1 to 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

Mark 4 areas on the green using string or tees, each area should be about 6 feet across.

Hit 36 bump-n-run shots, trying to land 9 balls in each area.

Start from one pile, aim at one area, and hit all 9 balls. Move to the next pile and area.

Keep going until all 36 shots are done, 9 shots per area.

Count how many balls stopped in the target area each time.

After all 36 shots, enter how many successes out of 36 in the app.

Place two lines of 18 balls each next to the green, 1 foot apart. Lines are at right angles, 5 to 10 yards apart.

Mark 9 stop zones on the green using buckets, tees, or string. Make 3 groups with 3 zones each, spaced evenly.

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 at each group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).

From the first line, hit 12 shots at the first group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).

Move to the second line, hit 12 shots at the second group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).

Go back to the first line and hit 12 shots at the third group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone). Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Count each success where the ball stops in the target zone. Add all successes for your score.

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines, each with 5 piles. Lines cross like a plus sign. Piles in a line are 3 yards/meters apart. The lines are 5 to 10 yards/meters apart. Place piles between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.

On the green, use string or tees to make 4 target areas, each a circle with a 6-foot (2 meter) radius.

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots in total. Split shots into 4 groups of

Aim each group at a different target area.

Start from any pile. Hit a shot to try to land in the chosen target area.

After 9 shots at one target area, switch to the next and repeat until all 36 shots are done.

Count one point for each ball that stops in the right target area.

When finished, count successful shots in the correct area and enter your score out of 36 attempts.

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. The lines are 3 yards/meters apart. Each pile in a line is 4 yards/meters apart.

Place the piles on grass 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.

Make 9 stop zones on the green with buckets, string, or tees. Number the zones 1 to

Divide 36 tries into 9 groups of 4 shots. Each group tries for a different stop zone.

For each set of 4 shots, choose any pile and hit shots to the chosen stop zone.

After 4 shots at one zone, go to the next stop zone and do the same. Do this for all 9 zones.

Count every shot that stops in the right zone as a success.

Add up successes out of 36 tries and enter the score in the app.

Put 36 balls in one group where you hit from.

Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2) and keep your stance the same for every shot.

Use the 4-iron for the first 12 balls, focusing on takeaway and aiming at the target.

Use the 3-iron for the next 12 balls, keeping the same focus and aiming at the same target.

Use the 2-iron for the last 12 balls, maintaining the same focus and target.

Count the shots where the ball goes where you want with the right ball flight.

Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Pick a target on the range for long irons about 150 to 200 yards away.

Prepare 36 balls. Keep ball placement and setup the same each time.

Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2-iron), switching between clubs throughout the 36 shots.

Aim all shots at the same target with a smooth backswing, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts to produce the desired ball flight.

After each shot, check if the ball flies smoothly and goes toward the target.

Count a shot as a success if it matches your backswing and ball flight goals.

When finished, count how many successful shots you made out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Pick a clear target or flag on the driving range suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).

Hit 36 shots total, all aimed at the same target.

Use only long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron) and switch clubs between shots.

Focus on your downswing, working on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.

Count how many shots hit the target area and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Pick a flag or target far away to aim driver shots.

Hit 36 driver shots to the same target, focusing on hitting the ball well with proper impact and follow through.

Count every shot that lands near the target as a success.

After all 36 shots, record how many were successful in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Pick a target about 200 yards away to aim at.

Put the ball on the tee and get ready with your normal driver setup.

Hit 36 driver shots at the target, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks.

After each shot, assess the ball flight and your control based on your backswing focus.

Count how many shots feel controlled and on target.

Add up your total successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Choose a flag or target to aim at with the driver.

Measure 5% of the distance to the flag. Put one cone on the left side and one cone on the right side at that distance.

Take 36 shots: 18 curve the ball left to right, 18 curve the ball right to left around the cone.

Hit 18 shots curving around the left cone to the flag and 18 shots curving around the right cone to the flag.

Set up the ball the same way each time. Try to make the ball curve around the cone and finish near the flag.

A shot counts if it curves around the cone and ends near the flag.

Count how many successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Pick an easy-to-see flag or mark to aim at down the range.

Hit 36 balls, all aiming at the same target.

Focus on hitting a straight shot with your driver only.

Count how many balls land close to the target area.

Add up total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Pick a clear, far target suitable for driver shots.

Get 36 balls: 12 for low, 12 for mid, 12 for high shots.

Keep your setup the same; only change ball flight height.

Hit all 36 driver shots—12 low, 12 mid, and 12 high—aiming at the same target.

After completing the shots, record how many were good out of 36 in the app.

Set up a single target flag at a distance where the ball can be seen easily.

Hit 36 shots using a driver, focusing solely on your takeaway.

Concentrate on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce a consistent ball flight toward the target.

Watch each shot carefully and observe the ball flight.

Count how many shots land and stop near the target.

After all 36 shots, record your total successes out of 36 in the app.

Choose a flag or target to aim at using a long iron (2, 3, or 4 iron).

Put an alignment stick on the ground in front of the target.

Place a cone on each side of the flag, each cone 5% of the total distance to the flag.

Hit 36 shots: 18 curve left-to-right around the stick, 18 curve right-to-left.

Divide shots into 3 groups of 12 shots: first 12 curve left-to-right past the left cone, next 12 curve right-to-left past the right cone, final 12 alternate between both directions.

Set up the ball the same for all shots.

A shot is successful if it passes outside the correct cone and lands within 3 yards of the flag.

Add up the number of successful shots and enter your total out of 36 attempts.

Pick a target on the range for long irons about 150 to 200 yards away.

Prepare 36 balls. Keep ball placement and setup the same each time.

Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2-iron), switching between clubs throughout the 36 shots.

Aim all shots at the same target with a smooth backswing, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts to produce the desired ball flight.

After each shot, check if the ball flies smoothly and goes toward the target.

Count a shot as a success if it matches your backswing and ball flight goals.

When finished, count how many successful shots you made out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Pick a clear target or flag on the driving range suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).

Hit 36 shots total, all aimed at the same target.

Use only long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron) and switch clubs between shots.

Focus on your downswing, working on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.

Count how many shots hit the target area and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Choose a flag to aim at using a 4, 3, or 2 iron.

Mark a circle around the flag with radius 5% of the distance to the flag.

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of

Use one iron for all shots in each group.

Hit shots, trying to land inside the circle.

Count shots that land inside the circle.

Add up successful shots from

Enter the successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Set up a single target suitable for your 8 or 9 iron.

Hit 36 shots aiming exclusively at this target.

Focus on your takeaway, working on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.

Keep your setup and stance consistent throughout the drill.

After each shot, check if the ball lands near the target.

Count the shots that land near the target as successes.

After 36 shots, enter your number of successes in the app out of 36 attempts.

Pick a flag or target on the driving range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).

Take 36 shots using only the 9 or 8 iron.

Focus solely on your downswing, using at most two swing thoughts or tasks to control the ball flight.

Aim at the same single target for all 36 shots.

Count each ball that lands and stays near the target as a success.

Add up the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Pick a target straight ahead suitable for short irons (8 or 9 iron).

Hit 36 shots total, using short irons only. Focus on producing a straight shot with each attempt and aim all shots at the same target.

After all shots, count each shot that lands and stops near the target as a success and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Pick a clear, far target suitable for driver shots.

Get 36 balls: 12 for low, 12 for mid, 12 for high shots.

Keep your setup the same; only change ball flight height.

Hit all 36 driver shots—12 low, 12 mid, and 12 high—aiming at the same target.

After completing the shots, record how many were good out of 36 in the app.

Pick a flag or target far away to aim driver shots.

Hit 36 driver shots to the same target, focusing on hitting the ball well with proper impact and follow through.

Count every shot that lands near the target as a success.

After all 36 shots, record how many were successful in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Place three landing zones around the flag, each 15 yards/meters apart.

Hit 36 shots using only a driver.

Aim 12 shots at each landing zone.

Start with any zone and hit 12 shots at it.

Move to the next zone and hit 12 shots, then do the same for the last zone.

Count each shot that lands and stays in its zone as a success.

Add up your successful shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Pick one flag or target on the driving range to aim at for the whole drill.

Hit 36 shots with your driver, in 3 groups of 12 shots.

In each group, do 6 pairs of two different shot types, taking turns between them.

Group 1: Hit 6 fades and 6 draws, alternating each time, always aiming at the same target.

Group 2: Hit 6 high shots and 6 low shots, alternating, always at the same target.

Group 3: Hit 6 pull/fade shots and 6 push/draw shots, alternating, always at the target.

Try to make each shot match the right shape and land close to the target.

Count every shot that lands near the target and has the right shape as a success.

After all 36 shots, add up your number of successes and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Pick a flag or target to aim for with your driver.

Put three markers on the ground to make landing zones. Put each zone 15 yards/meters apart in a line.

Hit 36 driver shots, divided into three sets of 12 shots.

Try to get all 12 shots in the same zone for each set. First set, aim for zone

Second set, zone

Third set, zone

Hit the balls one at a time, keep each ball inside the current zone.

Finish when 12 balls have landed in each zone (zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3).

Count every shot that finishes inside the right zone as a success.

At the end, add up successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Pick a target about 200 yards away to aim at.

Put the ball on the tee and get ready with your normal driver setup.

Hit 36 driver shots at the target, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks.

After each shot, assess the ball flight and your control based on your backswing focus.

Count how many shots feel controlled and on target.

Add up your total successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Set up a single target flag at a distance where the ball can be seen easily.

Hit 36 shots using a driver, focusing solely on your takeaway.

Concentrate on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce a consistent ball flight toward the target.

Watch each shot carefully and observe the ball flight.

Count how many shots land and stop near the target.

After all 36 shots, record your total successes out of 36 in the app.